Civil Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Professional Engineering Consultants; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants in Lawrence, Kansas seeks an Engineering Intern to assist with design on multiple projects, perform standard engineering calculations, and prepare design deliverables for a variety of projects. This role uses BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

The candidate is pursuing a BS degree in Engineering or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and junior or senior year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Student entering junior or senior year preferred

Responsibilities

• Design calculations by hand and by computer software.
• Drafting/modeling of engineering design.
• Coordination with other design staff.
• Construction document and specification production in compliance with applicable building codes/design criteria.
• Reviews project deliverables for compliance with design checklists and drafting standards.
• Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Team collaboration

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Pursuing BS in Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Junior or Senior year preferred

Tools

CAD software

Drafting software

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

The Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting with design on multiple projects, performing standard engineering calculations, and preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a Project Engineer or Design Engineer, performs the following:
• Design calculations by hand and by computer software.
• Drafting/modeling of engineering design.
• Coordination with other design staff.
• Construction document and specification production in compliance with applicable building codes/design criteria.
• Reviews project deliverables for compliance with design checklists and drafting standards.
• Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to workindependently and with others.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Student entering junior or senior year preferred

License and Certification:

• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred

PEC values a healthy work environment, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.